Really it has and I have no real excuse but sewing, games and kanzashi have been taking up a lot of my time and unfortunately I always get carried away and forget to update you lot.
So start now I will do my best to report on each of my new creations whether it is sewing, kanzashi or kimono.
So today I have for you my latest sewing project completed today.
Inspiration
Continuing on with my aim to make a lolita work wardrobe I have decided it is time to make another apron style JSK. They are very versatile as they can be paired with any of my work shirts and are very comfortable.
As always my Otome no Sewing mooks have come through and I have found the one I will based my JSK on.
As this is for work, I omitted the shoulder frills, lace and pintucks along the bottom. I wanted this to me nice and simple so it could be worn often and it can be washed easily.
Fabric
Finally I am able to make a little dent in my fabric hoard and I decided on a nice grey with shots of red kimono bolt.
There is a faint floral pattern woven into the fabric as well which make it a little more interesting.
Construction
As with all my dresses made from kimono bolt is the width of the fabric. Luckily the bodice pieces all fit perfectly and although the pattern calls for a circle skirt I went a rectangle skirt to make things easier (oh famous last words).
And here is where the construction photos ends. I always end ups sewing in the afternoon and the lighting in my flat is terrible so photos are the last thing on my mind.
I will try better in the future.
Finished Dress
Here it is!
Isn't is dainty?
As always a lovely bow is needed.
I may have made it a little small on the waist but I had just had my lunch so maybe that is the reason for it being tight? Well it is a good enough excuse.
And I can't live without pockets so this one just had to have them as well.
Now time to look at my to-do list and tick some things off.
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